{"data":{"id":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-62.1-01-04","jurisdiction":"us-nd","citation":"N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-01-04","heading":"Firearm buyback program - Prohibited","body":"1.As used in this section, \"firearm buyback program\" means a program to purchase privately owned firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from private individuals or organizations for the purpose of providing cash, gifts, or vouchers; or reducing the number of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition owned by civilians; or permitting a civilian to sell a firearm to the government without fear of prosecution. The term does not include the purchase of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from a licensed firearms dealer, or a program to purchase firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition for law enforcement purposes.\n2.A state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency of this state may not conduct a firearm buyback program or participate in the implementation, administration, or operation of a firearm buyback program.\n3.A state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency of this state may not expend any taxpayer dollars for the purpose of implementing, administering, or otherwise operating a firearm buyback program.\n4.A violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.","path":["Title 62.1 Weapons","Chapter 62.1-01 Definitions - General Provisions"],"source_url":"https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t62-1c01.pdf","current_through":"2026-07-31T11:12:02","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T21:04:14Z","sha256":"983b4404cae67518a157b2a2af02ead91fe35f9f14f641c6e888b470ba6f1974","source_id":"us-nd","stale":true,"prev":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-62.1-01-03.1","next":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-62.1-01-05"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}